Interpreter-HILLSBORO

DescriptionBecome part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.Summary:Provides translation-interpreter services for Spanish-speaking patients and their families, as needed throughout the UNC Healthcare System.Responsibilities:

Maintains records related to translation requests and documents the nature of requests in patients? medical records

Provides accurate face to face medical interpretation between Spanish speaking patients and staff in a variety of settings within UNC HealthCare.

Serves as an advocate for Spanish speaking patients and their families assisting in the coordination of health needs. Assists care providers in understanding the Hispanic culture.

Translates and maintains UNC HealthCare printed material into Spanish. Actively searches for existing Spanish language materials pertaining to health care and hospitalization.

Other InformationOther information:Education Requirements:● High School diploma or GEDLicensure/Certification Requirements:● No licensure or certification required.Professional Experience Requirements:● One (1) year of experience in a health care or human services setting.Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:● Demonstrates a fluency in the Spanish and English languages. Possess extensive knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.Job DetailsLegal Employer: NCHEALTHEntity: Shared ServicesOrganization Unit: Interpreter ServicesWork Type: Full TimeStandard Hours Per Week: 40.00Salary Range: $19.11 - $27.16 per hour (Hiring Range)Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equityWork Assignment Type: OnsiteWork Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:HillsboroughExempt From Overtime: Exempt: NoThis position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.